India face West Indies in opening ODI; Dhir set for debut

India have won the toss and elected to field first against West Indies in the opening match of their ODI series. The decision to bowl first suggests favourable conditions for the Indian pace attack on the day.

A notable inclusion in India's squad is 23-year-old Naman Dhir, who is set to make his ODI debut in the encounter. The right-handed batter's selection marks an opportunity for the emerging talent to showcase his skills on the international stage.

The match will be available for viewership across multiple platforms, with Star Sports 1 HD and SD providing television coverage for audiences across India. Subscribers to JioHotstar will have the option to stream the encounter live on the digital platform.

This opening fixture marks the beginning of what is expected to be a competitive series between the two teams. The West Indies, seeking to challenge India's strong recent form in the 50-over format, will look to capitalize on any opportunities presented by the home team's bowling attack.

Fans can tune in to follow all the action as India look to secure an early advantage in the series against the Caribbean outfit.